Bhrigu amhita Original version by Maharishi Bhrigu ‘The Father of Hindu Astrology Abridged Version by Dr T.M. Rao B.Sc. (Horn), M.Se., D.Se. (Colombo) AstrologerContents Preface 7 Introduction 9 Predictions of the Planets with Reference to Various Ascendants 19 CHAPTER- | : Aries 21 CHAPTER- 2 Taurus 42 CHAPTER- 3. Gemini 62 CHAPTER- 4 Cancer 82 CHAPTER- 5 Leo 104 CHAPTER- 6 Virgo 125 CHAPTER- 7 Libra 146 CHAPTER- 8 Scorpio 167 CHAPTER- 9 — Sagittarius 189 Cxarren—10 Capricom 210 CuaPTeR -11 Aquarius 231 Carrer -—12 Pisces 253 Basic Terminology and Case Studies 275 Some Basics (Terminology) of the Planets 277 A Few Case Studies 282 Conclusion 309 References 310Preface Ashe term samhita connotes ‘compilation’, it cannot be expected to be an original work. Its business is to condense many Shastras. It, therefore, includes details of many subjects found in varied works. The samhita in astrological parlance is nothing but an encyclopaedia of astrological and other aspects ofhuman interest. It is also mundane astrology with many scientific topics and other subjects in which human beings have an abiding faith, Hence, the samhita can rightly be termed a work of social science, for social science has reference to and explanation of almost all the aspects of social life and those that have a human appeal. Varamihira expresses his indebtedness to ancient sages like Kapila, Garga, Kasyapa, Atri, Bhrigu etc; for according to him, a country that does not possess a good astrologer is damned. A good astrologer must be an all-rounder. Though there is no dearth of books available on predictive astrology in this world, which are grand in their own way, most of them are neither easy to the satisfaction of general public nor comprehensive enough to satisfy the experts. So keeping this in view, Bhrigu Samhita has been invoked. The primary view of this book is that because the mystery of whole human life is hidden in the nine planets of a horoscope, it will not be possible to discover the events of the whole life of the native till the effects of every planet is not clearly known without which the complicated science of astrology cannot be simplified. It is with this foundation that every ascendant is described in the book. The book gives very valuable hints on how to find out the character of a native, his moral inclination, and his fortunes and misfortunes in various walks of life. It also provides useful information with regard to longevity and prosperity of the native, his parents, brothers